For thousands of years Native Americans have used herbs to, not only heal the body, but, also to purify the spirit and bring balance into their lives and their surroundings. Oral traditions indicate that they learned about the healing powers of herbs and other plants by watching sick animals. There are no written records of herbal use by the indigenous people of America prior to the first contact between Europeans and the tribes. However, this changed as Native Americans shared their knowledge of how to use nature's medicines with the new settlers.

While there were hundreds of herbs and plants used in Native American remedies, one of the most sacred was Tobacco, which was used healing numerous conditions, as well as in rituals and ceremonies. It was smoked pure and not mixed with any chemicals as it is today.

Another very important herb to the Native Americans was
Sage, which was said to not only heal multiple problems of the stomach, colon, kidneys, liver, lungs, skin, and more, it was also believed to protect against bad spirits and to draw them out of the body or the soul.

This list includes many herbs used by Native Americans, as well as others that have been found to be beneficial for various ailments throughout history. It also contains herbs used for many of today's ailments. Please note that some herbs used in history are no longer recommended today. More information can be found on each herb,
its history, and uses by clicking on the links.

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been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and we make
no medical claims, nor intend to diagnose, treat, or
heal medical conditions. Women who are pregnant or nursing, or persons with
known medical conditions should consult their physician before taking any
herbal products.